Does Norfolk Island have too much solar energy?

That’s pretty impressive given its remoteness and a population of 1,849. But this uptake has also caused some headaches in managing Norfolk Island’s electricity network, with too much solar energy goodness generated at times. The Tesla battery system installed in December 2020 has helped out on that front.

How much does electricity cost on Norfolk Island?

Electricity tariffs on Norfolk Island are dynamic and reflect the operation of the power system each and every half hour. Residents with a time-of-use meter pay and receive the dynamic tariffs. $0.90 per day for daily supply charge.

How big is South Norfolk's proposed £25m battery facility?

It would be two and half times larger than a £25m 49.9MW battery facility approved for the same village in 2018. A planning statement submitted to South Norfolk Council said it would "make sure the [energy] system is stable".

How many solar panels are there in Norfolk Island?

44 km of high and 44 km of low voltage cabling. Distributed household rooftop PV systems. There have been more than 555 small-scale solar power systems installed on Norfolk Island, with a collective capacity of 1,770 kW. That’s pretty impressive given its remoteness and a population of 1,849.

What equipment does Norfolk Island have?

Among Norfolk Island’s electricity generation and infrastructure assets: 6 x 1.0MW diesel generators. 4 x 750 kVA 415/6600 volt step-up transformers. 125 kW standby generator for powerhouse essentials, hospital and airport. A 2MW Tesla battery system for slurping up surplus solar energy.

Does Norfolk rely on diesel?

Like many island communities, Norfolk has traditionally relied on diesel for electricity generation. The community in the process of shifting entirely to much cheaper and cleaner renewable energy, but that transition can’t happen fast enough.